Hamilton police arrest grave robber

A Hamilton man was arrested on Friday in connection with the thefts of bronze vases from Greenwood Cemetery.

According to police, more than 400 vases, each worth around $300, were stolen from the cemetery during the past several weeks. An investigation from Detectives Leonard Gadsby and Robert Diszler led them to Timothy Grouser, 36, of Hamilton and 200 of the stolen vases, which were returned to the cemetery. Grouser is facing theft charges and is held on $50,000 bail.

Anyone who has reported a theft from a grave site, can contact Greenwood Cemetery. Anyone with additional information on the thefts, should call the Hamilton police tip line at (609) 581-4008.